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OMNIUM GATHERUM Release New Single + Video ‘My Pain’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 11, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Omnium Gatherum. Leave a comment
Photo by Jari Heino

After releasing “The Last Hero”, a first song and video from their upcoming album “May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way” that is scheduled for a release on November 7th, OMNIUM GATHERUM are presenting “My Pain”. The video was done by their longtime partner Jari Heino for Coldstore Productions and can be watched below.

Jukka Pelkonen (vocals) about the song: “’My Pain’ is a story about the toughness one faces when adversary appears. It is about the rising emotions of anger, fear and apprehension, basically the time fight or flight mode shows its face. It is common among street gangs and soldiers but also between friends, lovers and amongst family ties. It is a story of conquering these feelings and becoming your own master.”

The song is taken from “May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way” that will be available in the following formats:

  • Ltd. CD Digipak
  • black LP
  • Ltd. white-black marbled LP (500x) available from Napalm Records, cmdistro.de, EMP and Levykauppa Äx
  • Ltd. neon yellow LP (300x) available from Backstage Rockshop and Fans & Bands
  • Standard CD Jewelcase (US version)
  • translucent grape LP (US version), also available from Night Shift Merch
  • Standard CD Jewelcase (Japanese version)
  • Digital album

First preorders are already online: https://omnium-gatherum.lnk.to/MayTheBridgesWeBurnLightTheWay

The dedicated road dogs have recently announced more extensive, worldwide touring that starts with a North American tour in November and December that is followed by a European tour in February and March of next year.

May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way – North American Tour 2025
Supports: Aether Realm, Hinayana

Nov 16 – Boston, MA – Sonia
Nov 17 – Quebec City, QC – Source de La Martiniere
Nov 18 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes Electriques
Nov 19 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
Nov 20 – Detroit, MI – The Sanctuary
Nov 21 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
Nov 22 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
Nov 23 – Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theater (Studio B)
Nov 24 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse on Broadway
Nov 25 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
Nov 26 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
Nov 28 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
Nov 29 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
Nov 30 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
Dec 1 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Midtown
Dec 2 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720
Dec 3 – San Diego, CA – Brick by Brick
Dec 4 – Mesa, AZ – The Rosetta Room
Dec 5 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse Bar & Grill
Dec 6 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
Dec 7 – Dallas, TX – Trees
Dec 8 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
Dec 10 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
Dec 11 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Dec 12 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
Dec 13 – Harrisburg, PA – Capitol City Music Hall
Dec 14 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre

May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way – European Tour 2026
Supports: Fallujah, In Mourning

Feb 11 – Copenhagen, DK – Pumpehuset
Feb 12 – Hamburg, DE – Gruenspan
Feb 13 – Leipzig, DE – Hellraiser
Feb 14 – Berlin, DE – Lido
Feb 15 – Krakow, PL – Hype Park
Feb 17 – Budapest, HU – Barba Negra
Feb 18 – Prague, CZ – Rock Café
Feb 19 – Vienna, AT – Szene
Feb 20 – Munich, DE – Backstage Halle
Feb 21 – Aarau, CH – Kiff
Feb 22 – Stuttgart, DE – Im Wizemann
Feb 23 – Lindau, DE – Club Vaudeville
Feb 25 – Hannover, DE – Musikzentrum
Feb 26 – Aschaffenburg, DE – Colos-Saal
Feb 27 – Almelo, NL – Metropool
Feb 28 – Oberhausen, DE – Kulttempel
Mar 1 – Esch-sur-Alzette, LU – Rockhal
Mar 3 – Colmar, FR – Le Grillen
Mar 4 – Paris, FR – Petit Bain
Mar 5 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg
Mar 6 – Kortrijk, BE – DVG
Mar 7 – London, UK – The Dome

Don’t miss them at Summer Breeze Open Air next week:

Aug 16 – Summer Breeze, Germany

Omnium Gatherum line-up:
Jukka Pelkonen – Vocals
Markus Vanhala – Guitars, backing bocals
Aapo Koivisto – Keyboards
Mikko Kivistö – Bass, backing vocals
Atte Pesonen – Drums

OMNIUM GATHERUM online:
https://www.omniumgatherum.org/
https://www.instagram.com/omniumgatherumofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/omniumgatherumband/

Japanese COLDRAIN Release New Single + Video ‘Chasing Shadows’, Announce “Optimize” EP for This Fall

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 11, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Coldrain. Leave a comment
Photo Credit: Jesse Kojima

Japanese rising force coldrain debuts their explosive new single “Chasing Shadows”, ahead of the band’s tour & festival run in Germany this August. Packed with the unmistakable vocal power of frontman Masato, “Chasing Shadows” delivers a fierce blend of melody and aggression, capturing the band’s signature sound with raw emotion expressed in both English and Japanese. With its compelling mix that resonates across both metal and rock audiences, “Chasing Shadows” further establishes coldrain as one of the most dynamic forces in international rock. The single follows on their March release “INCOMPLETE”.

Stream “Chasing Shadows” HERE

Vocalist Masato shares about the new song: ”This song was inspired by tales of people who questioned the values and rules they were given, and try to find the truth for themselves.

I wanted to share how important it is to explore + understand each other, instead of easily moving toward conflict or anger.

Even if the world feels closed off, the fire inside us can’t be put out. It’s a message to keep taking small steps forward, even when we feel lost.”

The Japanese quintet recently announced their Japan Tour for September and October under the title “OPTIMIZE” while also teasing the arrival of their new EP under the same name for this fall. With two singles already released and their European headline tour for this fall branded under the same name, fans and new listeners alike can expect more details to follow in the upcoming weeks.

coldrain LIVE

The release of “Chasing Shadows” comes just as coldrain kicks off their festival & headliner run in Germany, with appearances at major events including Rocco del Schlacko, Summer Breeze, and Reload Festival. The band will also return to Europe this fall for a 17-date headline tour across the UK and Europe, including stops in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Prague, Berlin, and Warsaw. With the tour being added to the band’s OPTIMIZE run, fans can expect to hear songs from their new EP, expected for this fall, live for the first time.

Please find the full list of live dates for the band below.

SUMMER IN GERMANY 2025

12.08.2025 DE-Jena, F-Haus*
13.08.2025 DE-Aschaffenburg*
14.08.2025 DE-Wittelshofen, Summer Breeze
15.08.2025 DE-Sulingen, Reload
*Headline Show

ONE MAN JAPAN TOUR 2025 OPTIMIZE

28.09.2025 – Osaka – Zepp Osaka Bayside
30.09.2025 – Fukuoka – Zepp Fukuoka
08.10.2025 – Aichi – Zepp Nagoya
11.10.2025 – Miyagi – Sendai Gigs
17.10.2025 – Hokkaido – Zepp Sapporo
24.10.2025 – Tokyo – Zepp Haneda

EU/UK TOUR 2025 OPTIMIZE

22.11.2025 UK-Manchester Rebellion
23.11.2025 UK-London Electric Ballroom
25.11.2025 BE-Antwerp Trix
26.11.2025 FR-Paris Trabendo
27.11.2025 DE-Cologne Carlswerk Victoria
28.11.2025 DE-Hamburg Große Freiheit 36
30.11.2025 NL-Amsterdam Melkweg
01.12.2025 DE-Saarbrücken Garage
02.12.2025 CH-Aarau Kiff
03.12.2025 DE-Stuttgart Lka Longhorn
05.12.2025 CZ-Prague Palac Akropolis
06.12.2025 HU-Budapest Barba Negra
07.12.2025 AT-Vienna Szene
09.12.2025 PL-Warsaw Proxima
10.12.2025 DE-Berlin Lido
12.12.2025 DE-Munich Backstage
13.12.2025 DE-Frankfurt ZOOM

about coldrain

Formed in 2007 in Nagoya, Japan, and with a total of seven studio albums under their belt, coldrain is certainly not a new name in the scene. While releasing music in English, the quintet is known for blending melodic singing with heavy instrumentals and screaming, finding the perfect balance between genres. Through touring with international names such as Bullet for My Valentine and Papa Roach, coldrain has built an international audience over the years.

coldrain are
Masato – Vocals
Y.K.C – Guitar
Sugi – Guitar
RxYxO – Bass Guitar
Katsuma – Drums

coldrain online
Website: https://coldrain.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coldrain_official/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0L1UZsfCTUu15xPUoMkyfA
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coldrain_official?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coldrainofficial
X: https://x.com/coldrain_jp?lang=en
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4pCVGaLWxDe4d8bsjsnmUM
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/coldrain/294914748

BLIND GUARDIAN: This is What Awaits You at Summer Breeze 2025

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 11, 2025
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Credits: Dirk Behlau

For only the second time in the festival’s history, Blind Guardian will be on stage at Summer Breeze in Dinkelsbühl this year. The power metal legends from Krefeld made their debut in 2022 – and delivered an epic evening back then.

This Friday, the time has come again: from 9:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m., the bards of Blind Guardian will take over the Main Stage. In addition to timeless classics such as “Nightfall”, “Mirror Mirror”, or “Valhalla”, you can also expect the legendary “The Bard’s Song – In the Forest” – a moment where the audience now sings louder than Hansi Kürsch himself. You should definitely not miss this performance.

If you already want to know more tracks you might expect, you can take a look at the setlist from the last Blind Guardian concert on July 11, 2024, in Córdoba, Spain, here:

Blind Guardian – Setlist, Teatro de la Axerquía, Córdoba

  1. The Ninth Wave
  2. Blood of the Elves
  3. Nightfall
  4. Tanelorn (Into the Void)
  5. Time Stands Still (At the Iron Hill)
  6. Violent Shadows
  7. A Past and Future Secret
  8. Deliver Us From Evil
  9. Majesty
  10. The Bard’s Song – In the Forest
  11. And the Story Ends
  12. Valhalla
  13. Mirror Mirror

Encore:

  1. Sacred Worlds
  2. Lord of the Rings
  3. Lost in the Twilight Hall

WEEDEATER Announce More U.S. Tour Dates

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 11, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: WEEDEATER. Leave a comment
Photo by Bryan Greenberg

Already this year, Weedeater have hit the old dusty trail with their Season of Mist labelmates Bask before joining Napalm Death and Melvins for a savage imperial death march. But the Cape Fear legends have plenty more sludge in the tank. The band are rolling up 2025 with a fresh strand of headlining shows, plus dates with Acid Bath, High on Fire and Baroness in honor of the The Red Album and Blue Record.  

Get tickets: https://bit.ly/weedmetal

Weedeater 2025 Fall + Winter US Tour Dates
August 28 – Chesapeake VA @ Riff House [TICKETS]*
August 30 – Pittsburgh PA @ Thunderbird [TICKETS]*
August 31 – Cleveland OH @ No Class [TICKETS]*
September 1 – Chicago IL @ Sleeping Village [TICKETS]*
September 3 – Kansas City MO @ Warehouse [TICKETS]*
September 5 – Denver CO @ Marquis [TICKETS]^
September 6 – Salt Lake City UT @ Metro [TICKETS]^
September 8 – Boise ID @ Neurlox [TICKETS]^
September 9 – Seattle WA @ Neumos [TICKETS]^
September 11 – Vancouver BC @ Rickshaw [TICKETS]^
September 13 – Portland OR @ Polaris Hall [TICKETS]^
September 14 – Portland OR @ Polaris Hall [TICKETS]^
September 17 – San Francisco CA @ Great American Music Hall [TICKETS]^
September 19 – Austin TX @ Ripple Fest [TICKETS]
September 20 – Los Angeles CA @ The Lodge Room [TICKETS]^
September 21 – San Diego CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]^
September 23 – Costa Mesa CA @ The Wayfarer [TICKETS]^
September 24 – Costa Mesa CA @ The Wayfarer [TICKETS]^
September 25 – Pioneertown CA @ Pappy + Harriets [TICKETS]^
September 26 – Phoenix AZ @ Walter Studios [TICKETS]^
September 27 – Albuquerque NM @ El Rey [TICKETS]^
September 28 – Oklahoma City OK @ 89th Street [TICKETS]
September 30 – Huntsville AL @ Mad Malts [TICKETS]*
October 1 – Atlanta GA @ Culture Shock [TICKETS]*
October 2 – Knoxville TN @ Core [TICKETS]*
November 8 – Wilmington NC @ Port City Blitz [TICKETS]
November 12 – Chicago IL @ Salt Shed w/ Acid Bath + High on Fire [SOLD OUT]

*w/ Left Lane Cruiser and Adam Faucett
^w/ Baroness

Weedeater’s full discography is available now on Season of Mist

Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/Weedeatershop

Line-up:
Dixie Dave: Bass, vocals
Shep: Guitar, vocals
Ramzi Ateyeh: Drums

Follow Weedeater
http://www.weedmetal.com/
https://weedeater.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.facebook.com/weedmetal
https://www.instagram.com/weedeaterband/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/40uWyieMnDCdIlba6Pr7xL
https://twitter.com/weedmetal

HELLRIPPER Signs to Century Media Records, Shares New Music Teaser

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 11, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: HELLRIPPER. Leave a comment
Photo by MM Photography

The brainchild of guitarist/vocalist/solitary force, James McBain, HELLRIPPER has been running like a denim-vested, backpatch-encrusted William Wallace, brave-hearting his way through metal’s bloodiest battlefields since first coagulating his personal darkness in 2014. Taking armaments from ‘Kill ‘Em All’ era Hetfield and ‘Welcome to Hell’ era Mantas, McBain has immersed his fascination with darkness and speed with Scottish history and come with bloody masterpieces like 2023’s’ Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags’ that Metal Injection stated, ‘Bursts with growth and a mature exploration of darkness and eeriness while maintaining that original high-octane burning.”

“I’m very pleased to announce that HELLRIPPER is now working with Century Media Records!” comments McBain. “It’s a label that I’ve followed for a long time now and am honoured to become a part of such a great legacy. We share a common vision for the future of the band, and together, we vow to spread the word of the Goat Kvlt! I’m excited to embark on this new chapter of the band’s journey and I can’t wait to share it with you all! All Hail the Goat!”

McBain is presently sharpening his blades and casting new spells that will transmogrify into HELLRIPPER‘s Century Media debut, due around the vernal equinox of 2026. In the meantime, McBain and his trusted roundtable of sonic knights have taken to battle on European soil, leaving the likes of Norway’s Beyond the Gates, Czech’s Brutal Assault, and Germany’s Summer Breeze bloodied and staggering in their wake. In March 2025, HELLRIPPER played their first U.S. show at Houston’s Hell’s Heroes festival to a similarly stunned crowd of fans who were left beaten, bruised and beer-soaked by a crowd-swimming McBain by the set’s epic conclusion.

“HELLRIPPER is the high-bar for thrash”, states Century Media, Vice President of A&R, Mike Gitter. “Like an angry billy goat, with his beard washed in blood, James McBain is a feral force that brings together the best elements of metal, black metal, crusty, d-beat punk and speed metal. James’ sonic evil knows no boundaries and isn’t afraid to push the extremes of earslaughtering noise or unexpected guitar melodies. Century Media is proud to be a refuge for the Goat Horde!”

Enter the GOAT KVLT and check out a glimpse of what’s to come HERE.

HELLRIPPER Festival Apperances:

16 August 2025: Essen (DE) @ Turock Sommerfest
17 August 2025: Eindhoven (NL) @ Dynamo Metal Fest
23 August 2025: Sheffield (UK) @ Cosmic Vibration Fest
05 September 2025: Huttikon (CH) @ Meh Suff! Metal Festival
19 September 2025: Villingen-Schwenningen (DE) @ Black Forest Festival
20 September 2025: Schrobenhausen (DE) @ Metal im Woid Festival
11 October 2025: Leiden (NL) @ Metal Experience Festival
09 November 2025: Manchester (UK) @ Damnation Festival
06 December 2025: Wolverhampton (UK) @ Bloodstock Winter Gathering
21 March 2026: Aalst (BE) @ Oilsjt Omploft Fest
28 March 2026: Bern (CH) @ emMetal Rocks

More info: Website – Instagram – YouTube – Spotify – TikTok – Discord – Twitch – Facebook

BLOODRIDE Unleash New Lyric Video for ‘King of Pain’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 11, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Bloodride. Leave a comment
Photo credits: J.Hautala Photography

Finnish thrash metal juggernauts BLOODRIDE return with the lyric video for “King of Pain”, the latest offering from their new album, Deafening — out now worldwide through Wormholedeath.

“King of Pain” is a vicious psychological purge — a relentless dive into numbness, rage, and the unbearable weight of existence. With razor-edged riffs and raw, unfiltered lyrics, the track explores a protagonist trapped in a cycle of self-loathing and emotional torment, ruled by a need to feel something — even if it’s pain. It’s not just a song; it’s a scream from the void, a twisted anthem for those who’ve ever stared into the abyss and dared it to stare back.

Formed in Helsinki in 2000, BLOODRIDE have spent over two decades perfecting their signature cocktail of razor-sharp thrash, death metal menace, and hardcore aggression. The band’s previous album, Idiocracy (2021), was praised across international metal media for its unrelenting energy and cutting social commentary — a tradition that Deafening carries forward with even greater ferocity.

Stream Deafening: https://orcd.co/deafening

Follow Bloodride:
bloodride.com
www.facebook.com/bloodride
www.instagram.com/bloodride666
bloodride.bandcamp.com

Album coverart: Niko Bauer

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